Lecturer specializing in editorial design

Latin, Arabic typography and layout skills. The applicant should have previous experience in Latin and Arabic typography, type setting and layout. Type design experience would be an asset. Applicant should be experienced in editorial design and provide an expanded knowledge of the role of editorial design in the current media landscape. The candidate should be interested in design research and should be eager to develop a research cluster as well as to supervise master theses.

Experience / Skills:

• Knowledgeable about current and future approaches within the field of design.

• Curiosity to widen the perception within the design discipline and thus create a foundation for design oriented actions and mindsets.

• Strong commitment to progressive design education principles regarding a self organized and responsible design study.

• Understanding of the implications of design practice within social, cultural, economic, scientific or technological contexts.

• Ability to work well with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds, professional experience and aesthetic sensibilities.

• Ability to structure and define project goals in order to foster and motivate positive experiences.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills in English, which is the teaching language.

• Good management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines, communicate and motivate effectively.

• An interest in working collaboratively within the GUC and with external partners towards the development of shared projects.